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  1. 21. Gender-based violence against women with intellectual disabilities, the case of Tanzania

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Caroline Bergkvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Tanzania; Women with intellectual disabilities; violence; sexual violence; gender-based violence; Capability approach; Human rights-based approach;

    Abstract : One of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world is Violence Against Women and Girls. It is estimated that 1 in 3 women, which is equal to 736 million women, have been experiencing sexual and/or physical violence in her lifetime since the age of 15. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Time was Ripe: Women’s Movements’ Break-throughs in the Colombian Peace Agreement

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Ellen Birging; Elin Hansson Huber; [2023]
    Keywords : Colombia; gender inclusion; peace agreement; positive peace; hegemonic masculinity; ripeness; women’s mobilization.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In 2016 a historic peace agreement between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People’s Army (FARC) was signed, putting an end to a conflict that lasted over 50 years. This agreement was the world’s very first gender-inclusive peace accord, meaning that they included women in the peace process and recognized how they are particularly subjected to war and conflict. READ MORE

  4. 23. Exploring artificial intelligence bias : a comparative study of societal bias patterns in leading AI-powered chatbots.

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för tema

    Author : Katarzyna Agnieszka Udała; [2023]
    Keywords : artificial intelligence; generative AI; large language models LLMs ; ChatGPT; chatbot; algorithmic bias; ethical AI;

    Abstract : The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised the way we interact with technology and each other, both in society and in professional careers. Although they come with great potential for productivity and automation, AI systems have been found to exhibit biases that reflect and perpetuate existing societal inequalities. READ MORE

  5. 24. [re]birth

    University essay from KTH/Stadsbyggnad

    Author : Özge Hocalar; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban Design; Reuse; Post-industrial Areas; Social infrastructure;

    Abstract : Gasverket used to be a very important part of the city’s industrial and infrastructural history. Now it is under development just like other several old industrial areas in the city center while new industries are constantly pushed outside the city center limits. READ MORE

  6. 25. To a Gender Equal Policy Plan and Beyond - Breaking the binary in gender policy making

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

    Author : Chiara Frittitta; [2022-10-28]
    Keywords : Non-binary; Gender equality; Policy making; International organisations; Recommendations;

    Abstract : The main aim of this pilot research is to write a set of recommendations aimed at guiding international organisations in making gender equality policy plans following a gender non-binary perspective. The definitions of gender equality used by most organisations and governments - in the past few decades - do not encompass a whole range of people, who take part in society, but are not represented nor protected by reforms and policies. READ MORE